Celebrating the

2025 winners

We received thousands of applications from across Canada, and the stories shared by business owners have been nothing short of inspiring.
Collage of 2025 Stand With Owners contest winners, showcasing diverse Canadian small business owners across industries.

We’ve awarded 20 Canadian businesses

5 grand prize winners receive

$200,000

in funding, technology and exposure

15 winners receive

$20,000

in funding and technology

Another 15 owners will receive exposure for their business.

Applications are closed.

The application period has ended.
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June 3, 2025

Application period began

September 3, 2025

Application period closed

October 21, 2025

Winners were announced

2024 Winners, Thierry Lindor & Sean Muir owners of Happly Ai, sitting in a contemporary office space with a tablet. Overlaid text says 'Made it in Canada' with a maple leaf.

What we looked for

Business owners are innovators

Demonstrate how you’ve adapted to stand out from your peers and grow your business.

Business owners value their network

Share how your team, whether employees, mentors, volunteers, family, friends or other support networks help contribute to your success.

Business owners give back

Show how your business makes its community more sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Gigi Gill, co-owner, ZoRaw Chocolates leaning against a wall holding a tablet overlaid with the word “Innovation”.
Zack Eberwein, owner, Stoko, looking at product designs overlaid with the word “Teamwork”.
Dr. Dina Kulik, owner, Kidcrew Medical, in her office overlaid with the word “Social purpose”.

Our commitment

Since 2020, we’ve committed over $6 million to #StandWithOwners, providing funding, technology and exposure to help owners thrive in a digital world.
6M $
2024 Winner, Karen Danudjaja owner of Blume, sitting at a desk with two monitors and plants. Overlaid text says 'Made it in Canada' with a maple leaf.

Thanks to our supporting partner

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Unfold possibility. Unfold productivity

See how Keenan Beavis, owner of Longhouse Branding & Marketing uses the Galaxy Z Fold7 to help his business thrive.